What is DraftSight?

DraftSight® combines 2D CAD drafting with 3D design features, delivering outstanding performance and adaptability at an attractive price point. This powerful software is designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of users, including architects, engineers, construction experts, and CAD hobbyists. Users can swiftly create, edit, view, and annotate any DWG file in both 2D and 3D formats with impressive efficiency. Transitioning from AutoCAD® or other CAD solutions is a breeze, thanks to its user-friendly interface and recognizable commands. The essence of creativity in design is captured in the ability to choose your own working style, facilitating a smooth transition between 2D drawing and 3D modeling. Furthermore, DraftSight seamlessly integrates with a variety of other Dassault Systèmes and SOLIDWORKS® applications, allowing you to oversee your projects from the initial idea to the final output while maximizing your creative potential. Enjoy the versatility that DraftSight brings to your drafting and design endeavors, enabling you to explore new possibilities without limitations.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$149.00/one-time

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Dassault Systemes
Date Founded:
1981
Company Location:
France
Company Website:
www.draftsight.com

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Windows
Mac
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Webinars
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

DraftSight Categories and Features

CAD Viewers

Annotate
Batch Conversion
Collaboration Tools
Editing
Track Changes
View .DWF Files
View .DWG Files
View .IGES Files
View .STEP Files
View .STL Files
View 2D Files
View 3D Files

Architectural CAD Software

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Architectural Symbol Library
Automatic Formatting
BIM Modeling
Comparison View
Design Templates
Drafting

DraftSight Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Director
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    It’s good but customer service dreadful

    Date: Feb 23 2023
    Summary

    I’ve used for several years, from the free to use days up until now, never had a crashing problem when it was free, over the 3/4 paid years it been a different story.

    Good CAD drawing program, terrible (NON EXISTENT) 3DS support.

    Positive

    The price is very competitive, as a 2D Cad program it does all you could want.

    Negative

    Once it starts to crash, it gets worse and worse, trying to get help from 3DS is (or was,I’m my case) a complete & utter waste of time. Never even had the decency to reply, wether they could help or not. You have to assume NOT as they didn’t reply. Awful experience!

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  • Reviewer Name: Ricardo S.
    Position: Manager
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    It crashes all the time

    Date: Feb 28 2022
    Summary

    The software doesn't work. They release a version that was broken and I used the free trial of that version not knowing it was broken. I ran it on a i7, 16GB RAM and RTX30 series (powerful computer) but the application was crashing constantly. I lost unsaved work and wasted hours restarting the application, which did cost me a few hundred dollars on billable hours. I sent errors logs, which helped them to identify the issue that they claimed it is now resolved in DraftSight 2022 SP1. Technical support seems to be overseas with broken English and difficulty to read English. After 14 days, they said there is hotfix "DraftSight memory saturation hotfix" that could solve the problem. I asked for a trial license to try the fix but it was declined.

    In summary, they released a broken version, I helped to fix by providing feedback and error logs. They claimed it is fixed but I can't test it.

    Positive

    Low price and compatibility with CAD files.

    Negative

    The application crashes all the time and you lose unsaved work, plus the time to restart the application.
    Horrible technical support.

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  • Reviewer Name: Lynn R.
    Position: Engineer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Draftsight ok when was Free, not worth buying.

    Date: Mar 26 2021
    Summary

    Am forced into finding alternative by Dessault when went to paid version only. Should be part of Solidworks Pro package and supported by local dealers. Again.. lack of good support makes this not a good alternative. Drafts ok, but doesn't overcome the lack of support in the paid version. Fix support or drop the paid version and make it free again.

    Positive

    Works for CAD, has some AutoCAD like features and can type commands from AutoCAD shortcuts so easy to use if had AutoCAD background.

    Negative

    No SUPPORT for paid version other than support groups. As free version, support was typical. When changed to pay only version - there is basically not support.

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